Re:Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists in City of London
by jcul on Monday March 20, 2023 @03:19PM
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Cons:
>- might be impossible depending on >work or children;
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>- weather might make the ride >unpleasant;
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>- somewhat dangerous when the >infrastructure is lacking.
None of those things are so bad once you get used to them, except perhaps the 3rd.
I've used a bike for commuting for years.
Since having kids I now have a seat on the back and one on the front to drop them to childcare.
The city I live in rains a lot! And it is quite hilly, and this is a normal bike, not an ebike.
But I still prefer it much more than driving, I just have the waterproof gear at hand.
The infrastructure and weather was a lot better for cycling in the city I just moved from, but I think even without good cycling lanes etc, if you are vigilant, signal well, and be assertive when needed it can still be fine.
>- might be impossible depending on >work or children; > >- weather might make the ride >unpleasant; > >- somewhat dangerous when the >infrastructure is lacking.
None of those things are so bad once you get used to them, except perhaps the 3rd.
I've used a bike for commuting for years.
Since having kids I now have a seat on the back and one on the front to drop them to childcare.
The city I live in rains a lot! And it is quite hilly, and this is a normal bike, not an ebike.
But I still prefer it much more than driving, I just have the waterproof gear at hand.
The infrastructure and weather was a lot better for cycling in the city I just moved from, but I think even without good cycling lanes etc, if you are vigilant, signal well, and be assertive when needed it can still be fine.